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On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. posted in car accidents on Thursday, November 30, 2017.

Minnesota motorists always face a risk of accident or injury when behind the wheel. However, a study by the Minnesota Department of Transportation has found that roundabouts can help to improve traffic safety and cut the number of fatal car crashes. This has been a belief of traffic engineers for some time, but is borne out by the study's results.

On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. posted in car accidents on Thursday, November 16, 2017.

Thousands of Americans die every year in car crashes, and many of them caused by distracted driving. One small but critical factor in distracted driving is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Minnesota motorists should know about a study published by JAMA Psychiatry that shows the relationship between ADHD-related crashes and medication.

On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. posted in car accidents on Thursday, November 2, 2017.

Although shift work has been linked with weak immune systems, high blood pressure, and conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes, it is also leading to more car accidents in Minnesota and across the United States. The reason is that disruptions in the sleep-wake cycle contribute to greater drowsiness during the day.

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